About Pokémon USA
Pokémon USA, Inc., a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of
Asia which includes licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, an animated TV series, the
Pokémon Trading Figure Game, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was
launched in Japan in 1996 for play on Nintendo’s Game Boy™ and has since evolved into a global cultural
phenomenon. Pokémon was introduced in North America in 1998 and today is one of the most popular toy
and entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.